Chief Administrator Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Chief Administrator make in Des Moines, IA? The average Chief Administrator salary in Des Moines, IA is $69,181 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,324 and $77,181. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Executive Officer

Santa Marta Retirement - Olathe , KS

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief administrator, providing leadership and implementing policies and programs to carry out the work of the organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

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Administrator/Chief Financial Officer

Leelanau County Board of Commissioners - Suttons Bay , MI

County of Leelanau-- Administrator/Chief Financial Officer The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is seeking an experienced individual to be its next Administrator/C.F.O. Responsibilities: The ...

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Hospital Chief Executive Officer/Administrator | Voyages Behavioral Health Hospital of Sugar Land

PAM Health - Sugar Land , TX

Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/ Hospital Administrator The primary responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Hospital Administrator are related to the overall management of the ...

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IT - Network Administrator

CEO Inc. - Chicago Heights , IL

The Network Administrator, under the guidance of the Senior Systems Analyst and Administrator, holds a pivotal role in guaranteeing the smooth operation of Business Unit (BU) data and local area ...

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Chief Of Staff

National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) - Washington , DC

In this role, the Chief of Staff will act as a strategic advisor and chief administrator and champion the organization's commitment to inclusion, equity, and collaborative excellence. The Chief of ...

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1199 Chief Financial Officer

Northwest Area Education Agency - Sioux City , IA

This includes coordinating the preparation of the Agency's budget, amended budget, and annual financial report with the Chief Administrator. * Establish sound business practices, policies, and ...

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Serves on various commissions or committees as appointed by the Chief Justice (state), Chief Judge or Trial Court Administrator (local).

August 23, 2022

Communicates any safety concerns to ROM that include plant or equipment concerns that require resources above and beyond what center has access to.

September 20, 2022

Leads the interpretation, application, and clarification of program policies and procedures to regional leadership, grantees, and sponsors to ensure efficient, effective, and accountable financial and programmatic activities.

January 05, 2023

Implements new or modified agency policies and procedures pertaining to regional service delivery.

February 19, 2023

Required 4 years of child welfare experience and preferred 1-3 years of supervisory experience for adoption services or adoption program management preferred.

February 20, 2023

Develops and monitors regional spend plan throughout the year to ensure CNCS' funds are invested and managed responsibly and strategically.

February 23, 2023

Develop and implement training, development, informational, and/or educational programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids.

March 08, 2023

Provide recommendations regarding problems/needs, effectiveness of training resources, and implementation of new or modified programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids.

March 28, 2023

Participates in conceptual planning of applications of computerized techniques.

April 26, 2023

Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality and quantity standards.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Administrator in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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62324

77181

69181

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64837

80197

71038

What is the average salary for Chief Administrator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Administrator in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Chief Administrator ranges from $62,324 to $77,181 with the average base salary of $69,181. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,837 to $80,197 with the average total cash compensation of $71,038.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,181	$62,324 - $77,181
Bonus	$1,857	$2,513 - $3,016
Total Pay	$71,038	$64,837 - $80,197

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Administrator Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,049 - $76,841	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,049 - $76,841	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,471 - $76,125	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,927 - $71,736	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,424 - $72,351	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,476 - $76,131	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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